The Seniors COvid-19 Pandemic and Exercise Study (NCT04412343) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Seniors COvid-19 Pandemic and Exercise Study
Canada241 participantsStarted 2020-05-23
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate different types of exercise programs (virtual group-based exercise program; personal exercise program; wait-list control) across 12-weeks on the physical and mental health of older adults during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Who can participate
Age range65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 65+ years old
* be able to speak and read English
* one participant in the study per household (Spouses, significant others, or family members can take part in the exercise programs with the study participant; however, they will not be able to provide data and won't be remunerated for participating)
* not experience any contraindication which might prevent that person from participating in moderate-intensity physical activity.
* participants must be able to access the internet at home via a personal smartphone, tablet (e.g., ipad), or computer (device used must have camera capabilities)
* low active individuals (i.e., less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week)
* currently living in Canada
Exclusion Criteria:
* age of less than 65 years
* unable to read and speak in English
* inability to participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (including a lack of ability to receive doctor's clearance for participating in physical activity)
* lack of internet access which does not allow them to access online materials
* device used to access the internet does not have a camera/video capabilities
* active individuals (e.g., participate in greater than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week)
* living outside Canada
* not the first person from a household to enroll in the study